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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
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Article L311-7

Remuneration for private copying of phonograms benefits authors within the meaning of this code in equal parts, performers in equal parts and producers in equal parts. Remuneration for private copying…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Section 2: Technical protection and information measures

Article L331-7

Rights holders who use the technical protection measures defined in Article L. 331-5 may set them the objective of limiting the number of copies. However, they shall take appropriate measures to ensur…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Chapter V: Multi-territorial exploitation licences for online rights in musical works

Article L325-7

The provisions of Article L. 324-12 do not apply to income from the granting of multi-territory licences for the exploitation of online rights in musical works.

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Chapter V: Criminal provisions

Article L335-7

…ement the suspension penalty notified to it is punishable by a maximum fine of €5,000.3° of Article 777 of the Code of Criminal Procedure is not applicable to the additional penalty provided for by th…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Chapter II: Conditions of practice of the profession of industrial property attorney

Article L422-7

Professionals registered on the list provided for in Article L. 422-1 or those established on the territory of a Member State of the European Union or of a State party to the Agreement on the European…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Chapter III: Procedures and penalties

Article L343-7

In the event of a repeat offence of the offences defined in article L. 343-4 or if the offender is or has been bound to the injured party by an agreement, the penalties incurred shall be doubled. The…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Section 1: Object of protection

Article L511-7

Designs contrary to public policy or morality are not protected.

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Chapter III: Rights conferred by registration

Article L513-7

The rights conferred by the registration of a design shall not be exercised: a) On equipment installed on board ships or aircraft registered in another country when they temporarily enter French terri…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Section 2: Right to title

Article L611-7

If the inventor is an employee, the right to the industrial property title, in the absence of a contractual stipulation more favourable to the employee, is defined according to the following provision…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Chapter I: National Design Litigation

Article L521-7

In setting the damages, the court shall take into account separately: 1° The negative economic consequences of the infringement, including the loss of profit and loss suffered by the injured party; 2°…

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